BEAR PAW Yacht Charter
Yacht Description
BEAR PAW yacht is a 90.00 ft long motor yacht monohull and spends the summer season in Alaska, Pacific NW and winter season in Alaska, Pacific NW. It was built by Custom in 1967. A refit was done in 2011. The yacht layout features 3 cabins and accommodates 6 guests. The cabin arrangement is following: 3 king cabins.
The motor yacht features D343 Cat 2 x 30KW Generators 1 x 12KW Nighttime generator engines and a generator.
Accommodation
All walk around king staterooms with dry heads.
60"TV
7' head room throughout
Bar, electric recliners + electric sofa
Starlink
18' Wooldridge Aluminum tender with fishing gear and 60HP Outboard.
Cabin Breakdown
BEAR PAW Yacht Details
Length
Guests
Cabins
Crew
Built by
Weekly price low-high season
Consumption
Cruising Speed
Max. Speed
Refit
BEAR PAW yacht charter price
# of charter days
Base Price
APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc)
Total
Note
14 day charter
72,000
to
90,000
14,400 to
27,000
86,400 to 117,000
Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter
36,000
to
45,000
7,200 to
13,500
43,200 to 58,500
Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter
18,000
to
22,500
3,600 to
6,750
21,600 to 29,250
The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
36,000 / 6 * 3 days = 18,000
1 day charter
6,000
to
9,000
1,200 to
2,250
7,200 to 11,250
Please inquire, the possibility/availability of a 1 day charter needs to be verified.
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 72,000 to 90,000 | 14,400 to 27,000 | 86,400 to 117,000 | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 36,000 to 45,000 | 7,200 to 13,500 | 43,200 to 58,500 | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 18,000 to 22,500 | 3,600 to 6,750 | 21,600 to 29,250 | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 36,000 / 6 * 3 days = 18,000 | |
| 1 day charter | 6,000 to 9,000 | 1,200 to 2,250 | 7,200 to 11,250 | Please inquire, the possibility/availability of a 1 day charter needs to be verified. |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: 36,000
High season rate: 45,000
All meals are included, beer and full bar included.
ALASKA RATES
MAY - SEPTEMBER
All meals are
included, beer and wine included. Hard Alcohol is also
included.(standard bar options)
7 NIGHTS
(TRADITIONAL) **Prices start at $1,104.16 per day/per
person.
4
PAX $49,000 5 PAX
$51,000 6 PAX $53,000
A 6 guest package works out to $1,262 PER PERSON/DAY for this 8 day
package!! (Sitka-Sitka)
4 NIGHTS (POPULAR) 4 PAX $28,000
5 PAX $30,000 6
PAX $32,000
A 6 guest package works out to $889 per person/day for this 5 day
package!! (Sitka-Sitka)
2 NIGHTS (MINIMUM) 4 PAX $16,000
5 PAX $17,000 6
PAX $18,000
A 6 guest package works out to $1,000.00 per person/day for this 3
day package!! Amazing rate for an amazing Alaskan
experience.
**Note: City of Sitka tax is 6% for sales <$12,000. Fuel surcharge of $4000 is applicable for charters starting or ending in a different port. Recommended alternate ports is Juneau or Petersburg. With a 7 night charter or more, going to either port will include glacier viewing.
All meals, liquor from our standard stocked bar, domestic
beer and wine included. Surcharges shall apply for specific
labels/brands when requested if product is beyond our normal bar
offerings.
WASHINGTON STATE/SAN JUAN ISLANDS
SEPTEMBER - MAY:
Pick up & Drop off locations are negotiable. Anacortes, Bellingham
and Friday Harbor are all options.
All meals, beer and wine are included.
Preference sheet to be provided by guests. 6.5% Sales tax
applies.
7 NIGHTS (TRADITIONAL) 4 PAX $36,000 5 PAX $38,000 6 PAX $40,000
6 guests works out to $833.33 per person/day
4 NIGHTS (POPULAR)
4 PAX $20,000 5 PAX $22,000 6 PAX $24,000
6 guests works out to $800 per person/day
2 NIGHTS (MINIMUM)
4 PAX $10,000 5 PAX $11,000 6 PAX $12,000
6 guests works out to $800.00 per person/day. Great
deal!!
REPOSITIONING VOYAGE &
INSIDE PASSAGE
Trip
Northbound - June 2024 Dates are flexible with guest inquiry
to book it. (one leg available from Ketchikan to Petersburg around
June 24-June28)
Trip Southbound - SEPTEMBER 1-15, 2024 Dates are fixed.
Inquire to book by the stateroom. This is a repositioning
trip departing Juneau to Friday Harbor, WA. This is the
most highly desirable “trip of a lifetime” to do the Inside Passage
of beautiful British Columbian coastline as we visit multiple
harbors along the way. An effort will be made to find the elusive
Spirit Bear during our voyage. This trip will cover the Queen
Charlotte's, various Gulf Islands and the San Juan Islands.
This is a 14+ day trip and custom
priced.
Brokers please inquire for a rate.
All meals are included, beer and full bar included.
ALASKA RATES
MAY - SEPTEMBER
All meals are
included, beer and wine included. Hard Alcohol is also
included.(standard bar options)
7 NIGHTS
(TRADITIONAL) **Prices start at $1,104.16 per day/per
person.
4
PAX $49,000 5 PAX
$51,000 6 PAX $53,000
A 6 guest package works out to $1,262 PER PERSON/DAY for this 8 day
package!! (Sitka-Sitka)
4 NIGHTS (POPULAR) 4 PAX $28,000
5 PAX $30,000 6
PAX $32,000
A 6 guest package works out to $889 per person/day for this 5 day
package!! (Sitka-Sitka)
2 NIGHTS (MINIMUM) 4 PAX $16,000
5 PAX $17,000 6
PAX $18,000
A 6 guest package works out to $1,000.00 per person/day for this 3
day package!! Amazing rate for an amazing Alaskan
experience.
**Note: City of Sitka tax is 6% for sales <$12,000. Fuel surcharge of $4000 is applicable for charters starting or ending in a different port. Recommended alternate ports is Juneau or Petersburg. With a 7 night charter or more, going to either port will include glacier viewing.
All meals, liquor from our standard stocked bar, domestic
beer and wine included. Surcharges shall apply for specific
labels/brands when requested if product is beyond our normal bar
offerings.
WASHINGTON STATE/SAN JUAN ISLANDS
SEPTEMBER - MAY:
Pick up & Drop off locations are negotiable. Anacortes, Bellingham
and Friday Harbor are all options.
All meals, beer and wine are included.
Preference sheet to be provided by guests. 6.5% Sales tax
applies.
7 NIGHTS (TRADITIONAL) 4 PAX $36,000 5 PAX $38,000 6 PAX $40,000
6 guests works out to $833.33 per person/day
4 NIGHTS (POPULAR)
4 PAX $20,000 5 PAX $22,000 6 PAX $24,000
6 guests works out to $800 per person/day
2 NIGHTS (MINIMUM)
4 PAX $10,000 5 PAX $11,000 6 PAX $12,000
6 guests works out to $800.00 per person/day. Great
deal!!
REPOSITIONING VOYAGE &
INSIDE PASSAGE
Trip
Northbound - June 2024 Dates are flexible with guest inquiry
to book it. (one leg available from Ketchikan to Petersburg around
June 24-June28)
Trip Southbound - SEPTEMBER 1-15, 2024 Dates are fixed.
Inquire to book by the stateroom. This is a repositioning
trip departing Juneau to Friday Harbor, WA. This is the
most highly desirable “trip of a lifetime” to do the Inside Passage
of beautiful British Columbian coastline as we visit multiple
harbors along the way. An effort will be made to find the elusive
Spirit Bear during our voyage. This trip will cover the Queen
Charlotte's, various Gulf Islands and the San Juan Islands.
This is a 14+ day trip and custom
priced.
Brokers please inquire for a rate.
Price Terms
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Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
Yacht is wheelchair accessible, but does not meet ADA requirements. Please inquire for more info.
Crew Information
Deck hand/Stew
Captain: Bill West
Bill grew up hunting, fishing and flipping hot rods in Montana. One day a friend invited him to go Sailing on Flathead Lake, Montana and life has never been the same since. Yearning for more, his two young boys and wife headed to the Caribbean to a newly purchased sight unseen sailboat to give the cruising lifestyle a whirl. Turning wrenches, doing marine mechanical repairs supported his family over the next 14 years travelling on various boats, later doing the Pacific side of the USA doing the Columbia River and eventually settled in to San Juan Island, Washington State so the sons’ would be involved in sports and finish high school. Having an established business doing marine repair, Bill also operated the Vessel Assist fleet (Now called Boat US) for the San Juan Island territory working closely with the USCG on search & rescue and salvage operations. You can imagine the tall tales of such operations and miles travelled, Bill is a story teller. Lots of bold moves and close calls in that line of business.
Remarried in 2014 to Chrystal, Bill returned to the Caribbean to operate charter boats together. Hurricanes Irma & Maria steered Bill and Chrystal to return to their roots back to the Pacific Northwest and return to their 57’ sailing ketch. Alaska has always been on the bucket list so they untied the lines in 2019 for Alaska and now call Sitka, Alaska home. Back to the land of hunting and fishing, Alaska has provided and become home under the northern lights. It is customary to raise a drink with good company for sundowner’s and raise a little yee-haw and hell-yah!!! Alaska and the Pacific Northwest lifestyle on a boat is incredible and Bill is keen to share his world with you…..especially on Bear Paw!!
Chrystal spent her youth playing billiards and managing a lighting showroom in Victoria, BC Canada. Her passion for the ocean began with her first 16’ power boat at age 20, to use as a Gulf Island hopper for the weekend get aways, packing a tent to pitch under the apple trees at Port Browning, Pender Island to enjoy the live music. Three upgraded boat later, expanding her cruising grounds, solo handed, she met Bill in Friday Habor, Wa and soon married, on a yacht of course! The shared dream of sailing away in to the sunset on a path to anywhere was the plan!! Chrystal does admit power boats are better……you never miss a happy hour destination that way! Especially when your island hopping!!
Food is Chrystal’s passion. Hands down, the reason for living. Accompanied with good company and fine drink, life doesn’t get any better. Her casual approach to dining is inclusive and your welcome to hang out in the galley!! Chrystal has taken a special interest since being in Alaska in smoking salmon. This is a perfect opportunity for guests to learn how to smoke your own fish if your out there catchin it!! Chrystal is happy to accommodate dietary needs and likes to cook from scratch…….not a box!! Homemade breads, BBQ’, fresh caught fish and smoked meats are Chrystal’s favorite items to share with guests.
Chrystal also holds a USCG license, complimenting Bill’s license which makes them a formidable team. Combined, Bill and Chrystal know the San Juan Islands’ and Gulf Islands’ thoroughly and have spent the last 3 years discovering what SE Alaska has to offer. Thousands of miles covered together and more to discover. Bear Paw is a dream come true and awaits new friends to join.
Crew/deckhand
Caitlyn is a keen calligrapher and has been commissioned to design and draw a number of restaurant chalkboard menus, as well as wedding seating plans and place settings. She also enjoys keeping fit, with weight lifting and boxing being her every day go to. Caitlyn also enjoys cold water
swimming whenever she returns home in Scotland, and now happy to find cold water again in Alaska! Caitlyn finds it's great for
both her physical and mental health. Yacht interior is her main background with experiences from all over the world. She is beyond excited to start his new journey with Bear Paw Charters in Sitka this 2023 Summer Season and serves as stew and deckhand.
**BEAR PAW will operate with a crew of 3, and 4 upon request.
Menu
Reviews
Bear Paw can get to these places but it also offers an amazing on-board experience. Bill and Chrystal are both seasoned Captains. Between them you’ll hear true stories of life on the sea. Bill has worked in many capacities at sea, including many years rescuing mariners who ran their vessels onto rocks. With him at the helm, there is no need to worry as he knows all rocks in the Salish Sea! Chrystal serves are First Mate, Chief Hospitality Officer, and Head Cook. (She too has Captain credentials and crewed her own boat for many years.) Chrystal strives to ensure guests never go hungry. The meals are creative, colorfully plated, and plentiful. Our group loves seafood, and seafood we had! Fresh crab, spotted prawns, black cod, salmon smoked by Chrystal, and halibut were some of the delectables we were served.
The yacht is very comfortable, with only 3 guest cabins. For a 90 foot yacht, having so few guest cabins means lots of space. Each cabin has an ensuite bathroom with a marine-size shower, conventional flush toilet, and small sink. There was plenty of closet and drawer space for two of us. The king-size bed was super comfortable. Each guest cabin has a king-size bed, so the yacht is ideally suited for couples or friends who don’t mind sharing a bed.
Bill and Chrystal anchor the yacht every night. This ensures a quiet sleep. Commercial small boat cruises often cruise during the night or start out at sunrise, which means engine noise. Bear Paw favors the slower paced cruise life over cranking out the miles.
Most of the main deck is devoted to the dining and living space. If the weather is cool, this is a great place to sit, sip on coffee, and gaze out the many windows. The upper deck has a seating area with an outdoor fire pit. At night, I enjoyed sipping on wine and gazing at the full moon and its reflection on the water.
I consulted with Chrystal to put together the itinerary. One of my party had never been to the San Juans. Another only once, and the rest of us had been there numerous times. We decided to include a standard stop, a new stop, and a unique experience. In between, we cruised past islands looking for wildlife and whales.
On our first evening, we tendered ashore at Roche Harbor to view the Colors Ceremony, a tradition since 1957. The next morning we tendered back to Roche to hike to Afterglow Vista and then on to the outdoor sculpture garden. In the afternoon we stopped at Stuart Island for a rigorous hike to the old schoolhouse and then on to the lighthouse. The last full day Bill ran us out to the Smith and Minor Island Aquatic Reserve in the “rib” (a fast, inflatable, double-hulled boat with GPS instruments). Few people ever get to these exposed islands. With a flat sea that day, we were able to visit. It was a truly special experience! We saw seals, cormorants, eagles, gulls, and guillemots. (Other times of the year puffins and rhinoceros auklets nest there.) On the return, we went through Deception Pass and then on to our night moorage off Lopez Island. On our fourth day it was drizzling, so we opted for a leisurely cruise back to Friday Harbor. On the way we looked for whales, seals, and eagles.
We were sad to disembark! The next stop for Bear Paw was Alaska. One day I hope to travel with Bill and Chrystal to see bears and experience the beauty of Alaska. They both know Southeast Alaska quite well, having worked in many capacities (including the fishery) prior to starting their charter business. I can’t imagine any better people to travel to Alaska with.
-T.Oliver
Meredith, Hunter, Grace, Alexander & Caroline
Thank you Bill and Chrystal for taking such good care of us - for inviting us into your home with such warm hospitality and custom tailoring our itinerary to perfection. You are a dynamite duo!!
With love & gratitude,
Cynthia, Erich, Devin and Annika
Thank you for making this experience better than we could have imagined. You two truly made this the best vacation of our lives!!
Until we see you again!!
Krista and Clay
Bill and Chrystal have a true gift of being able to read their guests. They truly want to please you and make this a trip of a lifetime. As I look to returning home, I know I will miss waking up on this amazing boat and being taken care of by Bill and Chrystal. We had an amazing vacation. Thank you with all of our hearts!!
All the best,
Matt, Melanie & Katherine
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